MethodIn a hot, dry pan, toast the seeds until they pop, grind into a powderRemove mint from the stem and chop until fine. Place in a bowl with chilli, garlic, onion and minced lamb, season well and mix all ingredients until well blended.Wet hands and form the mixture into pre-soaked skewers or free form into stubby sausagesPlace onto pre-heated BBQ for 4-5 minutes then turn over and cook further until required cooking preferenceGrill pitta bread and serve with tabbouleh and tzatziki

MethodCook the wheat according to the instructions on the packetSoak the raisins overnight in brandy, place in a bowl with the chopped onions, lemon zest and juice, herbs and cooked wheat. Then mix wellAdd the oil and season with salt and pepper then refrigerate for minimum 1 hour

These nine Cotswold food ambassadors have one thing in common, a passion for good quality food and drink, locally sourced where possible. Between them they have championed their cause across the Cotswolds and beyond; the Cotswolds should be very proud of them.

Professional chefs have been cooking with steam for years, and thanks to the ever advancing capabilities of domestic tech, home kitchens are also now enjoying the steam revolution. Angela Bower at Bower Willis Designs tells us more.

Following on from the Cotswold Life Food & Drink Awards ceremony earlier this July, we’ve put together a list of the top restaurants shortlisted, including the finalists and winners from across the various categories.

In a glittering awards night at Cheltenham Racecourse on July 6, 450 guests gathered to celebrate the region’s food and drink industry in what is undoubtedly one of the biggest events in the Cotswold calendar. Here we announce the winners

Afternoon Tea, once the preserve of high society, is now widely available in cafés, tearooms and restaurants across Britain. This is no less true in the Cotswolds, where you can delight in a cream tea or sip a delicate speciality blend in virtually every town and village in the region. To help you choose, here’s our selection of the best places to enjoy afternoon tea around the Cotswolds.

When Mary Berry popped in to Upton House to officially launch its new wartime exhibition, we were thrilled to be able to have a chat with her about her wartime memories, her affection for the Cotswolds, and much more besides...